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The reason to believe the All Blacks are still a World Cup contender
The ABs got the little things wrong but they are the really big things at World Cups.
The ABs got the little things wrong but they are the really big things at World Cups.
World Cup hosts France defeated New Zealand 27-13 in Paris but excuses can be made.
All the reaction to the All Blacks' opening defeat to France.
"This was a reality check for the All Blacks, whose aura has gone."
Opening defeat places the All Blacks in the category of long shot to win the title.
'They will be widely written off'
North Island versus South Island has a long history and a big rivalry once on the park.
She even named her son after a Kiwi rugby legend.
Phil Gifford ranks the best Rugby World Cups of all time.
Laurie Mains appeared as the first guest on Murray Deaker's new podcast.
We revisited the last time the All Blacks and France played and took out five key lessons.
We hit the streets to ask which result would have the biggest impact.
Ian Foster is urging his troops to arrive shiny-eyed and light to play uninhibited.
Brad Weber returns to the Magpies for the Battle of the Bays in Napier.
Ian Foster is considering his options for a replacement.
Watch: Meet our new team member with one sole purpose.
One cafe is even selling French pastry packs, while All Blacks fans pack out city bars.
OPINION: Le Cup has all the latest information from France 2023.
'People aren’t spending up as much on those nice-to-have items. Pools are very expensive.'
Emoni Narawa's World Cup campaign is over before it began.
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' first Rugby Wold Cup test.
The All Blacks have made some interesting changes ahead of the World Cup opener.
Dalton Papali’i's selection at No 6 doesn’t leave much in the way of neutral ground.
Galthié urges existential approach by France against New Zealand on opening night
OPINION: Elliott Smith says World Rugby will have to rethink its approach in the future.
The Warriors will face Penrith on Saturday a few hours after the All Blacks play.
OPINION: Paul Lewis says the current rules around the bench should be benched.
After their last meeting in Paris, the French believe they have little to fear.
Telegraph: A tier-one nation has reportedly asked World Rugby about sanctions for spying.
OPINION: Jordie Barrett is the one player for whom they don't have a straight replacement.